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What Is Happening Here | Canadaland Investigates

Statistically, a Jew in Canada is now 9 times more likely to be a victim of a hate crime than a Jew in the United States. How did this happen in a country known for politeness, diversity, and social democracy? Is this even a real phenomenon, or is anti-zionism being misclassified as antisemitism?Journalist and Publisher Jesse Brown is diving deep into the subject, travelling across Canada and speaking with Jews, anti-zionist activists, and high-profile public figures, all of whom have seen their

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#6 Antizionism Is Not Antisemitism

What Is Happening Here | Canadaland Investigates ·

2025/12/17

Is hatred against Jews calming down, or is it back for good? Is it correct to consider antizionism the new name of antisemitism, or is it a different ideology entirely? Finally, is antizionism actually pro-Palestinian?Credits:This series is a co-production of Canadaland and The Canadian Jewish NewsMade possible by the generous support of The Bissell Family Foundation, George Burger, Dan Debow, Gideon Hayden, Daniel Klass, Norman Levine, Nanette Okun, Leslie Scanlon, Marjorie Skolnik, Lee Zentner,

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#5 Why Here?

What Is Happening Here | Canadaland Investigates ·

2025/12/10

Why is hatred against Jews so bad in Canada, specifically? Is it because of our government? Is it the failure of the police? Is it because of Muslim immigration? On this episode, three theories, and one conclusion.Credits:This series is a co-production of Canadaland and The Canadian Jewish NewsMade possible by the generous support of The Bissell Family Foundation, George Burger, Dan Debow, Daniel Klass, Nanette Okun, Leslie Scanlon, Marjorie Skolnik, The York School, Lee Zentner, and others.Written

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#4 Inside the Antizionist Movement

What Is Happening Here | Canadaland Investigates ·

2025/12/03

Moez Zaman is the spokesperson for an antizionist protest that has taken place in the same Jewish neighbourhood in Toronto over 40 times. He says that his group has been unfairly characterized as antisemitic and pro-Hamas. So what do they really believe? What do their signs and chants actually mean? And what responsibility do they take for the impact they are having on their neighbours? Moez sits down for an uncommon exchange about his goals.This series is a co-production of Canadaland and The

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#3 “As a Jew”

What Is Happening Here | Canadaland Investigates ·

2025/11/26

Jews against Israel have been front and centre in the antizionist movement, their voices featured regularly in media coverage about the conflict.Their very existence lends credibility to the assertion that antizionism is not antisemitic.(To donate funding so we can complete this series, email jesse@canadaland.com)But how representative are they of the Jewish community as a whole? Is their presence being weaponized against Jewish institutions, or are they willingly weaponizing their own

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#2 The Purge

What Is Happening Here | Canadaland Investigates ·

2025/11/17

To donate funding so we can complete this series, email jesse@canadaland.comLet’s look at some complicated cases. These are not Jews who were discriminated against for being Jewish.Indigo CEO Heather Reisman, teacher Laurie Allen, politician Selina Robinson, professor of medicine Ted Rosenberg – all were arguably targeted for their views and actions, not for their ethnicity.But does that mean it wasn’t discrimination or hate? And how far into our institutions has this movement gone?Credits:This

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46:59

#1 Unsafe or Uncomfortable?

What Is Happening Here | Canadaland Investigates ·

2025/11/17

To donate funding so we can complete this series, email jesse@canadaland.comPolice statistics say that a Jew in Canada is now 9 times more likely to be the victim of a hate crime than a Jew in the United States. Others dispute this data, and say antizionism is being conflated with antisemitism.So what’s the truth?Host Jesse Brown begins to investigate, by talking to everyday people who say they have experienced discrimination firsthand.Credits:This series is a co-production of Canadaland and The

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Introducing: What Is Happening Here (Official Trailer)

What Is Happening Here | Canadaland Investigates ·

2025/11/10

Some say Canada is currently in the throes of a horrible surge of anti-Jew hatred. Others say that anti-zionism is being conflated with antisemitism.So which is it? And who is to blame for it — activists, or Israel?What is Happening Here is a co-production of Canadaland and The Canadian Jewish News. Series debuts on November 17th.Become a Canadaland supporter now and listen to the whole series plus bonus episodes, ad-free. https://canadaland.com/join/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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We're in the Fight of Our Lives

What Is Happening Here | Canadaland Investigates ·

2025/10/20

Canadaland covers Canada, period.If there was ever a time to support Canadian news, it’s now. Go to canadaland.com/join and become a supporter today.Host: Jesse BrownCredits: Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor & Technical Producer), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 6: Finesse

What Is Happening Here | Canadaland Investigates ·

2025/07/09

"Who just wants to be a nice guy?"This show is only possible because people like you believe in it and support it.By becoming a Canadaland supporter, you will be supporting rigorous independent journalism and journalists and making sure many more investigations like this one get published.Just go to canadaland.com/join (Canadian listeners) canadaland.com/investigates (everywhere else)You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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Episode 5: DOs and DON’Ts

What Is Happening Here | Canadaland Investigates ·

2025/07/02

"I think this podcast is a bad idea."This show is only possible because people like you believe in it and support it.By becoming a Canadaland supporter, you will be supporting rigorous independent journalism and journalists and making sure many more investigations like this one get published.Just go to canadaland.com/join (Canadian listeners) canadaland.com/investigates (everywhere else)You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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Episode 4: You Should Be Thankful

What Is Happening Here | Canadaland Investigates ·

2025/06/25

"At that point it's really just survival mode."This show is only possible because people like you believe in it and support it.By becoming a Canadaland supporter, you will be supporting rigorous independent journalism and journalists and making sure many more investigations like this one get published.Just go to canadaland.com/join (Canadian listeners) canadaland.com/investigates (everywhere else)You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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Episode 3: Heavy Hitters

What Is Happening Here | Canadaland Investigates ·

2025/06/19

"It sounded like a multi-level marketing scheme. But for drug trafficking."This show is only possible because people like you believe in it and support it.By becoming a Canadaland supporter, you will be supporting rigorous independent journalism and journalists and making sure many more investigations like this one get published.Just go to canadaland.com/join (Canadian listeners) canadaland.com/investigates (everywhere else)You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast

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Episode 2: Move That Dope

What Is Happening Here | Canadaland Investigates ·

2025/06/11

"This sounds like easy money."This show is only possible because people like you believe in it and support it.By becoming a Canadaland supporter, you will be supporting rigorous independent journalism and journalists and making sure many more investigations like this one get published.Just go to canadaland.com/join (Canadian listeners) canadaland.com/investigates (everywhere else)You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information

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35:44

Episode 1: Bob's Your Oyster

What Is Happening Here | Canadaland Investigates ·

2025/06/04

"They pay you in coolness."This show is only possible because people like you believe in it and support it.By becoming a Canadaland supporter, you will be supporting rigorous independent journalism and journalists and making sure many more investigations like this one get published.Just go to canadaland.com/join (Canadian listeners) canadaland.com/investigates (everywhere else) You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information

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Capitalism: Market Failure | Canadaland Investigates...

What Is Happening Here | Canadaland Investigates ·

2025/04/02

Today we’re bringing you something a bit different, made by our friends at Scene On Radio: the debut episode of their seventh season, Capitalism.The world’s dominant economic system is on trial as it hasn’t been for at least half a century. Millions, young people especially, now see capitalism as the problem, not the solution. Others fear throwing out the baby with the bathwater.By John Biewen, with co-host Ellen McGirt. Interviews with John Fullerton, Cassandra Brooks and Charlene Brooks.Story

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Episode 6: The Trial

What Is Happening Here | Canadaland Investigates ·

2025/02/19

Back in Canada, Hassan Diab’s life is hanging in limbo. He may be arrested at any moment, and Canada’s government won’t ensure his safety. What does justice mean for the victims of the Copernic attack, and what does it mean for Diab and his supporters?This show is only possible because people like you believe in it and support it.By becoming a Canadaland supporter, you will be supporting rigorous independent journalism and journalists and making sure many more investigations like this one get

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Episode 5: The Detention

What Is Happening Here | Canadaland Investigates ·

2025/02/12

Hassan Diab faces a new reality in Europe’s largest maximum security prison. But when Marc Trévidic is replaced by new investigative judges, the case is thrown into uncertainty - and Hassan's fortunes begin to shift.If you want to listen to the entire series right now without ads, become a Canadaland Supporter.Shows like ours cannot get made without your support.Go to canadaland.com/join.You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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Episode 4: The Extradition

What Is Happening Here | Canadaland Investigates ·

2025/02/05

France requests that Hassan be brought to Paris to stand trial. One of Canada’s most respected lawyers takes the case and fights the extradition. As the hearings drag on for years, more people start to question the French evidence against Diab.If you want to listen to the entire series right now without ads, become a Canadaland Supporter. Shows like ours cannot get made without your support. Go to canadaland.com/join. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 3: The Professor

What Is Happening Here | Canadaland Investigates ·

2025/01/29

Hassan Diab, a sociology professor living in Ottawa, is finishing up his classes for the day when he learns that he is the primary suspect in France’s investigation into the Copernic synagogue bombing. At first, he doesn't believe this. But he begins to sense that he’s being surveilled. Then early one morning, he hears an unexpected knock on his door. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 2: The Investigation

What Is Happening Here | Canadaland Investigates ·

2025/01/22

After decades of dead ends, a young and ambitious judge - known for finding new ways to interpret old evidence - takes over the Copernic synagogue case. He narrows his search down to one man who he finds living a quiet life in the capital city of Canada.If you value this podcast, support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events,

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